North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts



News North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts Researchers find similarities suggesting group linked to DPRK broke into European firms Min Chao Choy \| Nils Weisensee June 19, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Via Pixabay In a highly targeted social engineering attack against aerospace and military companies, hackers possibly linked to North Korea tried to steal money and information after contacting their victims on Linkedin, researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET said in a report this week. The campaign targeted companies in Europe and the Middle East, with at least two European companies compromised in the attack. In a highly targeted social engineering attack against aerospace and military companies, hackers possibly linked to North Korea tried to steal money and information after contacting their victims on Linkedin, researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET said in a report this week. The campaign targeted companies in Europe and the Middle East, with at least two European companies compromised in the attack. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts

Researchers find similarities suggesting group linked to DPRK broke into European firms

Min Chao Choy | Nils Weisensee June 19, 2020

North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts

In a highly targeted social engineering attack against aerospace and military companies, hackers possibly linked to North Korea tried to steal money and information after contacting their victims on Linkedin, researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET said in a report this week.

The campaign targeted companies in Europe and the Middle East, with at least two European companies compromised in the attack.

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